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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    S1:E8

    Poised to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt, the guys of Pied Piper become worried after an impressive presentation by Gavin Belson. As Jared tries to pivot the company, Richard is inspired to make big changes at the last minute.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Terms of Service
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    S4:E2

    Richard butts heads with Dinesh, whose new position goes to his head. Richard discovers interesting data about PiperChat’s users. Erlich makes a play to be involved in Jian-Yang’s new app. Jared sets ground rules in his friendship with Richard. Gavin’s paranoia over Jack’s enthusiasm causes him to make a rash decision.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Binding Arbitration
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    S2:E9

    When Pied Piper and Hooli enter binding arbitration, Erlich demands to be put on the stand. Meanwhile, Big Head finds himself propped up, and Richard worries Hooli’s claim could have legs.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Homicide
    8.0/10(41 votes)

    S2:E6

    Monica wants Pied Piper to participate in a livestream event. Erlich reconnects with Double-A, someone he used to mentor. Jared encourages Monica and Carla to be friends.

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Heroes
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E22

    The boys go skeet shooting and Butt-head downs a jumbo jet.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Stewart's House
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E17

    The boys go over to Stewart's house to watch "Death Truck" on pay-per-view, but, bored with that, they give him a flying wedgy, vacuum the cat, sniff gas from the stove, and blow up his kitchen.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Yogurt's Cool
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E21

    The boys buy frozen yogurt after seeing a seductive ad for it on TV.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Babes R Us
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E20

    Inspired by an American Gladiators episode, Beavis and Butt-head water down the front lawn, don bikini tops, and fight each other with boxing glove-topped baseball bats; they go to "Babes R Us" and try to get tickets to see female mud wrestling. Being underage, they are beaten senseless by Thor, the bouncer. Features the classic song, "Diarrhea, Cha Cha Cha."

    Director:Mike Judge
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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - Friday Night
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E25

    The boys head to Maxi-Mart for some Friday night action; they meet a hot biker chick with larceny on her mind.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Scientific Stuff
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E1

    Daria is assigned to help the boys with their science project.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Washing the Dog
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E24

    The boys do a favor for Mr. Anderson (who they hope will die soon, and leave his money to them) by washing his dog Collette at the laundromat. Of course, they wind up in one of the dryers, too.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - At the Sideshow
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E6

    The boys go to a carnival sideshow to watch Tiffany The Rubber Band Lady perform. Somehow, they wind up in their own show, as the "Chicken-Head-Biting, Siamese twin Geeks."

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Way Down Mexico Way (1)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E10

    Beavis and Butt-head head to Mexico with their friend, Dave, in an effort to obtain illegal fireworks, but instead make a run for the bathroom after a taco stand owner gets revenge on the duo who fed his dog hot sauce.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - No Laughing (1)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E13

    Principal McVicker attempts a radical solution to Beavis and Butt-head's stupidity and continuous laughing in class: they can't laugh at anything they hear for a week.

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 31 - The Great Cornholio
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E31

    Stewart has diarrhea; too much sugar turns Beavis into "The Great Cornholio."

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Give Blood
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    Mr. Van Driessen sends the boys on a petition drive to stop a furrier from coming to town.

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Customers Suck
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E7

    Beavis and Butt-head deal with annoying customers (and deep fry stuff) during a shift at Burger World.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Balloon
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    Beavis and Butt-head buy helium balloons in order to kill dolphins at a dolphin show.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Artificial Lack of Intelligence
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    S6:E1

    Richard discovers his promise that Pied Piper won’t collect user data is under threat. Jared longs for the past. Gilfoyle gets creative in dealing with Dinesh.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Two in the Box
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    S3:E2

    The new and improved Pied Piper impresses Dinesh and Gilfoyle, but worries Richard. Jared and Erlich both face housing issues. Gavin suggests a controversial move.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Proof of Concept
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    S1:E7

    At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard feels the pressure to finish his demo, but finds himself distracted by a girl he dated briefly, who’s now spreading rumors about him. Jared worries that Monica is taking his place in the company. Dinesh develops a crush on a girl at a neighboring booth. Erlich’s scandalous past connection to one of the judges threatens Pied Piper’s chances.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Server Error
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    S4:E10

    Richard finds himself in a web of lies. Jared plans his exit. Jack bets big. Gavin plots a comeback.

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Success Failure
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S4:E1

    In the wake of Pied Piper’s clickfarm scandal, the guys struggle to find funding for Pied Piper’s video-chat app to keep up with their rapidly growing user base. Erlich faces resistance from Big Head’s dad, while Gavin balks after Jack steps on his toes at Hooli. Having a hard time adjusting to his company’s pivot, Richard gets sage advice from an unexpected source, leading him to a big idea that could change his future.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Grow Fast or Die Slow
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S5:E1

    Now that Pied Piper has ample funding and new offices, the pressure to get things right stymies Richard and forces him to grow the company in a way he hadn't planned. A picky Dinesh and Gilfoyle question their ability to make good decisions. After returning to Hooli, Gavin worries about becoming antiquated.

    Director:Mike Judge
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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Blood Money
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    S6:E2

    Richard meets a potential investor. Gilfoyle butts heads with HR. Gavin explores a leaner Hooli's future.

    Director:Mike Judge
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Mike Judge Ratings Summary

"Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency" is the best rated episode directed by Mike Judge. It scored 8.44/10 based on 50 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 6/1/2014 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Terms of Service".